Watch: Anderson Cooper Goes Off On Pro-Trump Guest In A Way That Has Him Apologizing Afterward

Following a tense exchange between CNN host Anderson Cooper and guest Andy Dean, the former acknowledged and apologized for crossing the line.

Cooper and his panel of guests – including Dean, a former Donald Trump associate and supporter of his presidential bid – discussed Trump’s answer to an unorthodox question during a recent town hall event.

The exchange between the GOP front-runner and an audience member took place Thursday evening in New Hampshire.

“We can compare passports in the next segment if you want,” Dean replied.

When Cooper clarified that he wanted to know how much time Dean had spent in nations like Iraq and Afghanistan, the Trump backer replied: “Not much in the Muslim world, Anderson, because I don’t want to get killed.”

Dean then questioned the relevance of Cooper’s questioning, noting that he is making it “seem like Donald Trump hates Muslims.”

The host quickly realized that his tone was inappropriate, going on to apologize to his guest for being rude.

I apologized to a guest on my broadcast tonight because I was rude. I hate rudeness and I am disappointed in myself